TPG and major pension investors bought ECHO Realty in a roughly $2B deal, adding 230 grocery-anchored centers and a footprint that includes a Mooreville center near Charlotte.

Ned Jarrett, two‑time NASCAR Cup champion and longtime broadcaster, has died at 93. He leaves a racing legacy capped by a Darlington win that still stands as a record margin.

A 59-year-old Hickory woman died after her car hit a street sign and a parked Toyota on Springs Road. Troopers say speed and impairment weren’t factors.

CMPD reported 1,855 illegally possessed firearms seized this year and a 76% homicide clearance rate so far in 2026. Chief Estella Patterson urged residents to speak up before violence happens.

Walker & Dunlop arranged $223M in bridge financing for a five-property Southeast portfolio, supporting 1,345 units as Madison Capital executes asset plans.

A worker was seriously injured Friday at DyStar Carolina Chemical on Wilkinson Boulevard as hazmat crews and MEDIC responded; officials are still assessing the scene.

Publix pulled two lots of DiLuigi Smashables after a labeling mistake left milk off the ingredient list. Affected packages carry a Use By date of June 13, 2026.

A Statesville welfare check last Thursday led to two arrests, the seizure of cocaine and firearms, and a juvenile placed with county social services. Authorities announced the case this week after executing a search warrant.

A state video shows Division of Marine Fisheries staff scattering the cremated remains of 116 unclaimed people at sea. State rules require ashes be held for three years before disposal.

Lincolnton police say 70-year-old Tony Maddox was found dead after an extensive search; investigators now treat the missing-person case as a homicide.

The Park Church is dedicating 30 acres to a 300+ unit development aimed at giving teachers and first responders a shot at homeownership.

A Gaston County caregiver was charged with first‑degree murder after prosecutors cited restored surveillance footage and medical examiner findings in the death of a nonverbal resident.

Mecklenburg County prosecutors say Lt. Jacob Smith’s shooting during a Dec. 26 custody exchange at an Edible Arrangements was justified — no criminal charges will be filed. The DA based its decision on an SBI-assisted review.